I finally pulled my zumba dvd's out of the box tonight. Starting this thread to keep me on track. I REALLY want and NEED to get myself healthier. I hope to get the moves down to start attending some classes. Instead of starting a new post each day I'll come back and edit to update my progress. Feel free to join me!!!!

Starting Stats: 7/29/10
Weight - 238
Arms - 15
Bust - 47
Waist - 45
Hips - 46

Getting Started
Day 1 - Basics dvd ~ made it to the beginning of the 3rd trainer.
Day 2 - Basics ~ finished the basic, thank goodness no one was watching!!!! How do those girls move like that????
Day 3 - 20 min express ~ I love it!! found my HRM -average hr was 119 -calories 364
Day 4 - Free Day~ so far I lost 3 lbs!
Day 5 - 20 min express ~ HR average 122 ~ peaked at 153 ~ calories 368
Day 6 - Free Day ~ another pound down...Yeah!
Day 7 - 20 min express ~ done - shoot! Forgot to put the heart monitor on.

Results so far 8/5/10
Weight - 5 lbs loss
Arm - 1/2 inch gone
Bust - 1 inch gone
Waist - 2 inches gone and DON'T EVER come back!
Hips - 1 inch


10-day fat loss program
Day 1 - Cardio Party ~ 45 min ~ average HR 133 peaked at 153 ~ calories burned 853
Day 2 - Sculpt & Tone ~ made it thru but my technique wasn't nice at all ~ all new steps
Day 3 - Cardio Party
Day 4 - Free Day
Day 5 - Cardio Party
Day 6 - Sculpt & Tone
Day 7 - Cardio Party
Day 8 - Free Day
Day 9 - Zumba Live
Day 10 - Sculpt & Tone

Super Sculpting
Day 1 -Sculpt & Tone
Day 2 -20 min express
Day 3 -Sculpt & Tone
Day 4 -Free Day
Day 5 -Sculpt & Tone
Day 6 -20 min express
Day 7 -Sculpt & Tone
Day 8 -Free Day
Day 9 -Sculpt & Tone
Day 10 -20 min express

Ending Stats:
Weight -
Arms -
Bust -
Waist -
Hips -

Good job! I do a Zumba class on Saturdays. The rest of the week is walking/the firm/other dvds. But, I'll hang with you on Saturdays for accountability! W2G and keep it up!

Ursula745~ Great!! Can't breath too well right now...and sucking up some nice cold water!!! So happy to see your post. I'd love to go to a live class when I get a little more confident with my moves!

I made it right through to the stretches. Need to get more umph and hip action into it next time. I also have carpeting so I'm trying to find the right kind of support shoe that won't grip the rug; today I used an old pair of white nurse mates OMG!!! thank goodness no one walked through the rooms. Note to self** Hide the cameras!!!!

Hope you have as much fun as I did with your workout today!!

One hour Zumba class today! Loved it. burned 585 calories. When I work out at home, I normally do it barefoot. I like barefoot better. It strengthens my feet and don't have to worry about getting stuck on the carpet.

Great job!

585 calories...your rockin!! I'll try barefoot next time and I'm sure I'll love since I'm always barefoot in the house anyway.

Totally up to you, but be careful. If you are not used to it, you could be sore. If you want to try it you may want to ease into it

Weighed myself this morning, I am down 3 lbs!!! What a nice Sunday this is!!!

Ursula745~ I've noticed your ticker at 200 you must be beaming that your so close to ONEderland...hope it happened today!

congrats! That's great! I've been in onederland but went on vac and picked it back up. Actually at 201 right now but never adjusted my ticker. Hopefully soon....

I'd love to try Zumba! Do u think it's worth me buying a DVD w/a broken leg? Is there enough upper body moves I can do? Thank you + keep up the good work!

No, I wouldn't do Zumba with a broken leg, but you could go ahead and get a DVD and watch it, so you could learn the timing of the dance steps beforehand and be ready for when your leg is healed.

Thank u! That is a good idea!

Happy August!

nurse2be~ I wouldn't recommend trying zumba with anything sprained or broken either! How long do you have to keep that cast on? I feel so bad for you in this heat. Also, make sure when it does come off you take it nice and easy till your totally healed and the doc says you can start jumping around again! (That advise is from the nurse in me!)

Day 5 ~ I kept up almost all the way through this time. Another free day tomorrow, just as well because I have 12 hour shifts on Tuesday.

Woooohooo! WTG! I wish I could say I haven't had a chip in 7 days. Good for you! I can't wait til class on Saturday!